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Fri, 13 March 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia: Landmark Ruling on Right to Die with Dignity
The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, marking India's first judicial approval of passive euthanasia, reinforcing Ar
- Supreme Court Recognizes Menstrual Hygiene as Constitutional Right Under Article 21 and 21A
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Dr. Jaya Thakur v Government of India (2026) reframed menstruation as a constitutional right to dignity and education, ma
Thu, 12 March 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Central Armed Forces Bill Sparks Debate on IPS Deputation and CAPF Autonomy
The Central Armed Forces (General Administration) Bill aims to codify IPS deputation in CAPFs, countering a Supreme Court directive to reduce such deputations,
- Congress Demands All-Party Meeting for Early Implementation of Women's Reservation Act
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges an all-party meeting to discuss amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam for early implementation, criticizing
- Essential Commodities Act Invoked Amid West Asia Crisis: Implications for Energy Security and Governance
The Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize natural gas supply to critical sectors like households and transport, highlighting India's energy
- GPS Jamming in Strait of Hormuz: Implications for India's Energy Security and Navigation Systems
GPS jamming and spoofing in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global shipping and energy supplies, highlighting vulnerabilities in India's NavIC system and energy se
- India's Energy Security Crisis: Policy Gaps and Geopolitical Vulnerabilities
India's dependence on imported oil (90% of needs) exposes vulnerabilities amid West Asia conflicts, highlighting policy shortcomings in energy security, communi
- Judicial Appointment Policy Debate: Litigation Experience Requirement and Gender Representation in Judiciary
The Supreme Court's requirement of three years litigation experience for district judge appointments disproportionately impacts women lawyers due to societal co
- LPG Supply Crisis: India's Energy Security and Governance Response Amid West Asia Conflict
Indian refiners increased LPG production by 10% and secured 20 VLGCs to address supply shortages exacerbated by the US-Iran war, highlighting vulnerabilities in
- Meghalaya Unrest: Sixth Schedule Governance and Tribal Rights Clash in Garo Hills
Violence erupted in Meghalaya's Garo Hills over tribal vs non-tribal participation in GHADC elections, resulting in deaths, curfew, and internet shutdowns, high
- No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Defeated: Constitutional Implications for Parliamentary Conduct
The no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated by voice vote, highlighting tensions over parliamentary decorum and the constitutional
- Supreme Court Advocates Uniform Civil Code to Address Gender Bias in Personal Laws
The Supreme Court suggested that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) could resolve gender discrimination in personal laws, referencing Article 44 of the Constitution dur
- Supreme Court Rebukes AI-Drafted PIL: Judicial Scrutiny on Proxy Litigation
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL suspected to be drafted using AI tools, highlighting concerns over proxy litigation and misuse of judicial time in public inte
- Tamil Nadu's Green Technology Push: Balancing Climate Action and Basic Science Funding
Tamil Nadu has allocated significant funds for climate missions and renewable energy but lags in basic science R&D, risking dependency on imported green technol
- West Asia Conflict: Strategic Recalibration Needed for India's Energy Security and Diaspora Welfare
The US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupts global oil markets and India's energy imports, necessitating urgent policy recalibration to safeguard economic stability an
Wed, 11 March 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Air India Fuel Surcharge Hike: Geopolitical Impact on Aviation Sector and Economy
Air India announced phased fuel surcharge hikes due to rising ATF prices from US-Iran tensions, impacting domestic and international fares, highlighting vulnera
- Andhra Pradesh's Fiscal Strategy: Balancing Welfare and Capital Expenditure for Sustainable Growth
Andhra Pradesh's 2026-27 budget reflects a strategic shift towards capital expenditure while managing welfare commitments, highlighting the challenges of fiscal
- China's Internal Power Struggles and Global Credibility Crisis: Implications for India's Strategic Calculus
Recent purges within China's Communist Party and military leadership under Xi Jinping reveal deepening internal challenges, while failures in Venezuela and West
- Constitutional Debate on Speaker's Impartiality: Implications for Parliamentary Democracy
The no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reignited debates on the constitutional neutrality of the Speaker's office, highlighting concern
- Debate on Social Media Ban for Children: Regulatory Framework and Child Protection
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora urged a ban on social media for children in Parliament, citing global trends, but the Centre indicated no plans for new legislation, p
- Declining Employability of B.Com Graduates Highlights Structural Issues in Higher Education
B.Com graduates face declining employability (55% in 2025 vs 62% in 2023) due to curriculum-industry mismatch and regional disparities, raising concerns about h
- Parliamentary Conduct Debate: Speaker Neutrality and Opposition's No-Confidence Motion
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi's past conduct in Lok Sabha during a debate on a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Bir
- SC Criticizes Govt Delay in Benefits to Disabled Military Cadets: Governance and Constitutional Implications
The Supreme Court reprimanded the Union government for delaying action on recommendations to improve conditions for military cadets discharged due to disabiliti
- Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations: Fiscal Federalism and Structural Deferrals
The Union government accepted the Sixteenth Finance Commission's recommendation to retain States' share in the divisible pool at 41%, but deferred structural re
- Supreme Court Clarifies Passive Euthanasia Guidelines: Balancing Dignity and Medical Ethics
The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of life support for a patient in persistent vegetative state (PVS), emphasizing dignity and palliative care, while refini
- Supreme Court Expands Article 21 Interpretation: Speedy Trial Rights Extend to Victims
The Supreme Court ruled that the right to speedy trial under Article 21 applies equally to victims, highlighting systemic delays in Jammu & Kashmir where 351 se
- US Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs: Implications for India-US Trade Relations and Global Trade Dynamics
The US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis for reciprocal tariffs, leading to a uniform 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which disru
Tue, 10 March 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Care Economy and Tourism Sector Reforms Highlighted as Pillars for Developed India
PM Modi emphasized healthcare, education, and tourism as foundational sectors for India's economic growth, with specific focus on expanding the care economy and
- Char Dham Road Project: Balancing Strategic Needs and Ecological Concerns in Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is reconsidering design changes for the Char Dham road stretch in the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone amid env
- Delhi HC Stays Trial Court's Remarks on CBI in Excise Policy Case, Highlighting Judicial Oversight
The Delhi High Court termed a trial court's observations against the CBI in the Delhi excise policy case as 'prima facie erroneous', staying the order and highl
- LPG Shortage Crisis: Governance and Energy Security Challenges Amid West Asia Conflict
Opposition parties criticized the government over reported LPG shortages exacerbated by the West Asia conflict, prompting the invocation of the Essential Commod
- LPG Supply Disruption Highlights India's Energy Security Vulnerabilities Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Hotel associations in Bengaluru and Chennai warn of restaurant closures due to commercial LPG shortages, exposing India's energy supply chain vulnerabilities ex
- Opposition Moves Resolution Against Lok Sabha Speaker Over Alleged Partisanship: Constitutional Implications
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi initiated a resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing constitutional violations and partisan conduct during parl
- Parliamentary Debate on Speaker's Removal: Constitutional and Governance Implications
Lok Sabha debated a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, highlighting issues of parliamentary neutrality and governance, while Rajya Sabha discussed the Envir
- Parliamentary Turmoil: Opposition's No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
A no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was admitted after 50 MPs supported it, alleging partisan behavior during debates, with 10 hours alloc
- West Asia Conflict Triggers Oil Price Surge: Implications for India's Energy Security and Economy
The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has driven Brent crude prices to $101 per barrel and weakened the rupee to ₹92.33/USD, posing significant risks to India'
- West Asia Conflict: Implications for India's Energy Security and Diplomatic Strategy
The escalating conflict in West Asia, marked by US-Israel strikes on Iran, threatens regional stability, global oil markets, and India's energy security, necess
Mon, 9 March 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' at 250: Relevance to Modern Economic Governance and UPSC Polity
The 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' offers critical insights for UPSC aspirants on economic governance, market-state relations, and co
- Andhra Pradesh's Population Policy Shift: Addressing Declining Fertility Rates and Demographic Challenges
Andhra Pradesh introduced a draft Population Management Policy to incentivize higher fertility rates, addressing the state's TFR of 1.5, below the replacement l
- Care Economy Gains Policy Focus: Key to Women-Led Development and Inclusive Growth
The Indian government is prioritizing the care economy through policy interventions and budget allocations, recognizing its role in enabling women's workforce p
- Decline of Liberal International Order: Implications for Global Governance and India's Strategic Calculus
Recent US-Israel actions against Iran and Venezuela demonstrate the erosion of post-WWII international norms, threatening the UN-based multilateral system with
- Geopolitical Shifts in Indian Ocean: US-Iran Tensions and Regional Implications
The Indian Ocean is emerging as a new global flashpoint with escalating US-Iran tensions, military build-ups, and sovereignty disputes over Diego Garcia, requir
- Governor Appointments and Federal Tensions: Constitutional Provisions vs Political Conventions
Recent gubernatorial reshuffles, including West Bengal, highlight constitutional provisions for Governor appointments and growing tensions between state governm
- Iran Crisis Impact on Indian Economy: CAD, Inflation Risks Amid Upgraded FY27 GDP Projections
India's FY27 GDP growth outlook revised upward to 7-7.4% due to reforms and trade deals, but prolonged Iran conflict threatens rupee stability, CAD expansion, a
- Iran's Leadership Transition Amid War: Implications for Regional Stability and India's Strategic Interests
Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's new Supreme Leader following his father's assassination signals a hardline continuity in Iran's war stance, with signif
- Judicial Scrutiny of AAP Leaders' Cases Highlights Systemic Unfairness in Political Competition
The recent judicial reprieve for AAP leaders underscores systemic unfairness in political competition, with opposition parties facing disproportionate legal act
- Opposition Moves Impeachment Motion Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Constitutional and Governance Implications
INDIA bloc parties plan to impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities in West Bengal, invoking Article 324(5)
- Parliamentary Disruption Over West Asia Crisis: Governance and Diplomatic Challenges
Opposition MPs protested in Parliament demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict's impact on India's energy security and diaspora, while the government p
- Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Implications for India's Energy Security and Global Oil Markets
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran-Israel conflict threatens 90% of India's LPG, 40% LNG, and 35% crude oil imports, highlighting critical vulnera
- West Asia Conflict Disrupts India's Industrial Supply Chains Beyond Energy Sector
The West Asia conflict threatens India's industrial supply chains beyond oil and gas, impacting steel, fertilizer, cement, and power transmission sectors due to